Who Is Liable for Injuries at Public Skate Parks?
Published on November 12, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Personal Injury
Injuries are commonplace at skate parks. Even the best of the best who skateboard, rollerblade, ride bikes, and more wear protective gear to try and prevent the most serious of injuries. However, even with a helmet and a full set of pads, injuries can still occur, especially when a skate park isn’t properly cared for or maintained. If you were seriously injured at a skate park because of this, you may be able to file a premises liability claim in Nevada. Read on to learn if your situation [...]
How To Sue a Casino for Negligent Security
Published on July 24, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Personal Injury
The three main reasons someone visits a casino are to see a great show, have a fantastic meal, or win at gambling. Every casino guest must be cared for and spend time in a safe environment. When a casino fails to live up to its responsibility to keep its patrons safe, injuries (or worse!) can occur. If that happens, you’ll want to know how to sue a casino for negligent security. These Gaming Facilities’ Safety Obligations The one thing that is a guarantee when you visit a casino [...]
Can You Refuse the First Settlement Offer?
Published on June 25, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Personal Injury
When you're involved in any type of accident, you will probably receive a settlement offer from the at-fault party's insurance company if liability is clear. When you read the details of the offer, it might be well below what you expected to receive. Is that the end of the settlement process? No, and you have options to get the compensation that you deserve. At the Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp, we have seen many settlement offers over the years, and the initial ones often come as a [...]
Which Health Insurance Company Denies the Most Claims?
Published on April 9, 2024, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Personal Injury
In today's complex healthcare landscape, choosing the right health insurer is crucial. One of the most significant concerns for individuals and families is how often their insurance company denies claims. Understanding which health insurance company denies the most claims can be a pivotal factor in making an informed decision about your coverage. Claim Denial Practices It's essential to acknowledge that claim denial rates can vary significantly among different health insurers. A Kaiser Family Foundation report on claims denials and appeals by health plans sold on the federal health [...]
What Is the Average Settlement For Traumatic Brain Injury?
The average settlement for traumatic brain injury will depend on various factors, such as the type of accident and the long-term effects of the injury on your life. Injury to the brain caused by trauma is a serious and life-threatening injury. A TBI is one of the most dangerous wounds that accident victims can receive. In addition to having a detrimental impact on a person’s lifestyle, the medical expenses incurred while receiving treatment might put someone in financial trouble. Fortunately, a TBI victim can obtain monetary damages with [...]
Get Help with Your Spinal Cord Injury Disability Insurance Claim Denial
If you have suffered a preventable spinal cord injury, it can have catastrophic impacts on you, your family, and your finances. If you have applied for a spinal cord injury disability claim, and it has been denied, you may be able to appeal the decision. However, appealing a spinal cord injury disability insurance claim denial can be a challenging and time-consuming process, so you should speak with an experienced Reno disability insurance attorney. What Is a Spinal Cord Injury? The spinal cord transmits signals from the brain to [...]
New Laws in Nevada Open the Door for Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Claims
New Nevada laws removing or extending statutes of limitations for sex crimes and updating the definition of advancing prostitution have paved the way for more sexual abuse and trafficking claims. The new laws, coupled with the current #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, have increased the number of sex crime victims coming forward with sexual abuse or trafficking allegations. An Overview of the New Nevada Laws No Time Limit for Sexual Assault Under Specific Circumstances Under the 2019 Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 171.082, there is no time limit [...]
What Are the 3 Types of Product Defects?
Design defects, manufacturing defects, and marketing defects are the three main types of product defects. A person can file a product liability lawsuit against the manufacturer, seller, or any other liable party if he or she gets injured when using a reasonably safe product. The injured party will need an attorney to assess the product to determine whether it had a defect and when that defect occurred. 3 Types of Product Defects Product Design Defects These defects occur when the design of a consumer product makes it inherently [...]
5 Most Common Labor Day Injuries
Traffic accident injuries, boating accident injuries, firework injuries, swimming injuries, and grilling injuries are the five most common injuries during the Labor Day weekend. Labor Day is one of the most dangerous holidays in the U.S. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that about 49,000 Americans sustain serious injuries over the Labor Day weekend each year. Around 400 individuals get killed over the same period. Traffic Accident Injuries Traffic accidents can result in both physical and psychological injuries. Physical injuries include whiplash, head injuries, broken ribs, spinal cord [...]
These Are Some of the Most Horrifying Circus Accidents in History
Hartford Circus Fire, Tyke the Elephant, Massarti the Lion Tamer, and Sarah Guyard-Guillot are some of the biggest and most horrifying circus accidents in history. These circus accidents prove that life in the ring is not all exemplary stunts and elated audience. The concept of a circus event is defying danger. Unfortunately, danger is sometimes going to triumph. This danger affects both the circus performers and spectators. Hartford Circus Fire Hartford Circus Fire is arguably the worst circus accident in history. This disastrous event resulted in the injury [...]
